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In this study, we propose Maghnite-\(\hbox {H}^{+}\), as an ecological, cost-effective and easily renewable catalyst, for the polymerization of decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5). The Maghnite is a clay consisting primarily of smectite minerals (montmorillonite group), which can be activated/reactivated through a simple process, by replacing interlayer cations by protons. Linear polymers with higher molecular mass and narrower molecular mass distribution (MMD) can be obtained with less cyclic by-products, using Maghnite-\(\hbox {H}^{+}\). The reaction was investigated in bulk, taking into account the effect of time, temperature and amount of catalyst on the monomer conversion and MMD. When the yield rises to 96%, the MMD is broadened, suggesting the formation of cyclic oligomers and/or crosslinking bonds, this was confirmed experimentally by infra-red spectroscopy, proton nuclear magnetic resonance (\(^{1}\hbox {H}\) NMR) and \(^{13}\hbox {C}\) NMR analyses. The kinetics have been also studied; the reaction is first order in the monomer. The proposed reaction mechanism shows clearly the role of Maghnite-\(\hbox {H}^{+}\) for D5 polymerization.
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Kherroub, D.E., Belbachir, M., Lamouri, S. et al. Acid-activated bentonite (Maghnite-\(\hbox {H}^{+})\) as a novel catalyst for the polymerization of decamethylcyclopentasiloxane. Bull Mater Sci 41, 36 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-018-1563-9
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